Drug Interdiction / Narcotics
The Drug Interdiction / Narcotics topic covers all aspects of drug enforcement, from highway or border interdiction to undercover infiltration into gangs or drug cartels. From marijuana and cocaine to prescription pills and heroin, this topic covers it all.
Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients
Major changes are needed to combat the dangers posed by drug cartels
An increase in state law enforcement personnel to address the ongoing public safety crisis within Alameda County yields positive results in a short period
While preliminary data shows no significant change in overdose numbers, one agency describes how stay-at-home orders have impacted overdose locations and outreach efforts
“Weed not be doing our jobs if we didn’t remind you all that social distancing is still important”
Out of a series of conversations between the feds and rural cops comes a report detailing the dire issues facing those who police small-town America
Identifying and diverting ‘super-utilizers’ saves on resources, reduces jail overcrowding
Officers can literally scan the contents of bags and bottles to find out what’s inside, enhancing safety for themselves and those around them
The 53-year-old woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance after officers searched her vehicle
The 2,000-foot-long tunnel started in Tijuana and had reinforced walls, ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system
This month, we asked our readers a series of questions about the medical gear they carry, the training they’ve received and the lifesaving measures they’ve taken on the job
The drugs were hidden under the floor of a tractor trailer loaded with vegetables
The sheriffs argued community safety was in danger due to ‘catch and release’ practices by the Missouri Department of Corrections
Agents culminated a six-month investigation into the CNJG gang with high-level arrests that brought investigators closer to finding the gang’s leader
Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients
The investigation is looking into 10 years of activity by drug cops and has so far identified at least a half-dozen possibly false affidavits
In an attempt to thwart drug use in the area, a sheriff’s department used the coronavirus threat to craft a ‘PSA’
If the bill becomes law, Hawaii would follow several states that have decriminalized possession of certain drugs from felonies to misdemeanor offenses
“This just shows why and I’m hoping that it will change a lot of minds … that these people who need us are worth it.”
Officials say the increase in meth, cocaine and heroin seizures are evidence of a strong Mexican cartel influence in the Midwest
Law enforcement agencies need better resources to respond to the opioid crisis without sacrificing officer safety
What can we learn from the case of a Utah detective who was fired for mistakenly trying to compel warrantless blood draw? The Supreme Court provides the answers.
While some headway has been made recently with a decline in overdose deaths, our “allies” in our efforts have become part of the problem
Prosecutors say Bryan Herrell settled more than 20,000 disputes between sellers and buyers of guns, drugs, stolen identities and other illegal items
Although Austin City Council voted to end enforcement, Chief Brian Manley said officers will continue citing and arresting people for such offenses
The portable TruNarc device provides on-the-spot analysis of unknown substances that can provide definitive identification without requiring officers to handle dangerous drugs
Police Chief James Craig said the black market continues to thrive because marijuana obtained illegally is cheaper
The devices are connected to patrol cars and are designed to reduce the risk of officers getting stuck by drug needles at crime scenes or raids
Public misconception and legal technicalities have led departments to seek more training and start online public information campaigns
The podcast acts as a community outreach tool and provides an anonymous way for listeners to learn about addiction recovery and resources
Even in legal states like California, marijuana dispensaries are mostly all-cash businesses
Officers must uphold the state’s prohibition of the drug while positioned between two states where it is legal
State officials estimate that 116,000 convictions involving 30 grams or less of marijuana are eligible for pardons
